Today almost unseen, this site at Lurudden began was settled around the year 200. The first archaeological dig in 1954 found not only remains of the early settlement, but also a workshop area that became an international sensation. The finds were a small Buddha statuette from North India and a christening scoop from Egypt, both dating from 6th century. The settlements at Helgö are 500 year older than Birka at Björkö.
See also: List of islands of SwedenHelgö Ancient Ruins